Absolutely great for starting vegetables from seed.The self watering system allowed us to go away on vacation for a week and not worry about about our seedlings drying out.Loved it that the starter kit had everything needed to grow healthy, hardy plants that we will be putting in our garden in May.

I've been using these APS starting kits for many, many years. As long as you keep water in the bottom tray, they take care of themselves for those who are short on time. I have gotten probably 7 or more years out of most of them (cleaning & storing each winter) and parts are available if the clear top gets stepped on, etc.

**Read and follow directions if you're new to seed starting for first timer's success. This unit helps insure it!

I have less damping off (I use the Gardener's Supply sterile seed starting formula), no drying out, and better seedling germination with these. The plants form nice roots that pop out easily without damage. Pick your size choice of seed-ball cavity. Start tons in one tray, then transplant to larger pots if needed to grow on to huge plants before setting out. Or, start in larger cavities if easiest for you to do one-step.

Overall--best kit around and I've tried many over my 55 years of gardening.

The seed starting tray that I had used for several years had finally broken last year, so I needed to find a new tray for this year's seedlings. This set certainly had everything I needed - space for 48 seedlings, plenty of seed-starting mix, and a self-watering tray. I especially like the water-level indicators - makes it much easier to seewhen it's time to re-fill the reservoir! You do have to be careful with the somewhat flimsy styrofoam tray - I made the mistake of picking up the filled tray one-handed, and a piece of the styrofoam broke off. But it should be fine if you carefully pick it up bracing it with both hands.

This is the best seed starting kit I have ever used. The germinating soil mix is outstanding, it wicks water from the bottom very well. The kit is very easy to use with all the various parts fitting perfectly. Removal of the seedling is a breeze without causing any damage to the root system.I highly recommend this product!

Just assembled this (very easy) and put my seeds in to germinate. I recommend setting it up where you plan to use it as its quite "sloshy" after adding the water. The cover only rests on the platform, which surprised me, but its retaining warmth well so it works fine. Instructions are pretty clear and its really easy to assemble. Haven't added any fertilizer yet - forgot to get that ready before I started the planting process

I have used APS growing system for many years. I am continuing to use my "old" ones; but increasing my seed starting so purchased some extra systems. The newer models appear to be more durable, my old systems are >10 years old! Thanks,

I love the concept, but the trays break very easily. I would also like to see larger trays and cells for bigger plants. Denser styrofome is definitely needed and doubling the size of the trays would help.

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